Asia's economic calendar is light on March 18

On March 18, 2025, the economic calendar in Asia is light, with little expected to impact major foreign exchange markets. Key focus will be on tariff news, if any arise. Japan will release its Tertiary Industry Activity Index, which tracks the performance of the service sector, including retail and healthcare. This index is important for understanding trends in Japan's economy. In Singapore, the jobless rate will also be reported. The Tertiary Industry Activity Index includes contributions from various sectors, with wholesale trade being the largest at 15%.